Everything was going right for Indiana…until it wasn’t. Fever is a title contender. A revamped roster, a new coaching staff, and probably the most spot-on offseason moves had fans buzzing. Caitlin Clark & Co. looked like they had it all under control, and for a minute there, it really felt like nothing could go wrong. But the basketball gods had other plans. Because now, barely a week in, the same team that looked like it was on the road to glory is suddenly dealing with the one thing no one saw coming: injuries.

First, we saw that the Fever’s engine, the reason why half of Indiana’s plays work the way they do, was getting sidelined with a left quadriceps strain. She will be out for at least two weeks. It’s still unclear when exactly the injury happened, but if you remember last Saturday’s game against the Liberty, she was seen holding a compress to her leg. Still, being Caitlin, she pushed through and played till the final buzzer.

Two days later, the Fever dropped the news, and just like that, Indiana’s entire momentum hit a speed bump. This will be the first time Caitlin will miss regular season game(s) since her sophomore year of high school. That streak came to an end when the Fever hit the road to face the Mystics on Wednesday. The game stayed close, but Indiana ended up losing 83-77, and the rhythm, especially on offense, was just off. Because, let’s face it, without Caitlin, the whole system kinda loses its spark. 

And just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse, the Fever got hit with another big, brutal gut punch that no one saw coming.

The veteran guard Sydney Colson stepped in for Caitlin and was doing the job until she was no longer on the court. In the very first quarter against the Connecticut Sun, Colson got tangled up with Jacy Sheldon while chasing a loose ball. Sheldon landed on her leg, and down went Colson. As the Sun capitalized with a 5-on-4 layup, Fever coach Stephanie White immediately called for a timeout.

Colson was slow to get up, clearly in pain, and though she stayed for the team huddle, she eventually limped back to the locker room – on her own, thankfully, but gingerly. She was later ruled out for the rest of the game, and now her status for Tuesday’s rematch against the Mystics is still up in the air. That means, for now, the Fever are staring at the possibility of having no true point guards available. 

This has forced fans to turn to Fever’s front office with cries for help.

Fans call for PG help after Caitlin Clark and Sydney Colson blow

Things were supposed to be different this year, weren’t they? The Indiana Fever made all the right moves this offseason, or so we thought. Remember the cheers when Sydney Colson joined the party? Everyone had stars in their eyes. A W champ coming from Vegas? Say less! While she didn’t bring explosive numbers – just 2.5 points a game across 31 matchups last season – she brought tough defense, solid three-point shooting, and most importantly, a trusted backup to Caitlin Clark. 

But now, CC’s out, Colson’s (likely) out, and one fan summed it up best, “The Fever need to sign a backup point guard… like what are we doing here?” Another added in the most relatable way possible, “We’re down another point guard, Indiana Fever front office it’s time to make a move 😔”  Teams like the Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings are rolling deep with more than two point guards. Why? Because it’s the one position you absolutely can’t afford to leave shaky. PGs don’t just dribble and pass. They steer the ship. They’re the eyes, the hands, the pulse of both ends of the floor – breaking presses, setting the tempo, and making sure your offense doesn’t spiral into chaos.

So when you lose your primary and backup PGs, it’s panic mode. So what now? “Soooo uhhhh who plays point guard for the Fever now? Kelsey?” another fan chimed in with the question we’re all thinking. Sophie Cunningham or Kelsey Mitchell could be temporary plugs, which isn’t a stretch- they’re guards with ball-handling chops. But they aren’t natural point guards. Neither has been a consistent floor general. Sure, Sophie might see a bump in minutes, but it’s more about patchwork than a fix. 

One fan took a different spin and tossed out, “Looks like AB is the new point guard!” Before the season kicked off, head coach Stephanie White didn’t hide it: “We want to use AB as a hub.” And what’s a hub? It’s where everything flows. The ball, the plays, the decision-making. It’s a bold strategy, but not exactly far-fetched when you’ve got someone like Aliyah Boston. Her assist numbers have grown from 2.7 as a rookie to 3.2 last year. That shows she’s reading the game at a deeper level. She’s a post wizard, but maybe we’re just scratching the surface of what she can be. So while it’s a risky call, it might be the most creative answer Indiana’s got right now.

Then there was another plea, “Sign GABBY!” Looks like fans want Gabby Williams, who’s been holding it down in Seattle despite their own injury issues. She’s insanely versatile, listed as a forward but fully capable of handling point duties when needed. But she’s under contract with the Storm for the 2025 season. Plus, she’s not a natural PG either, so while it’s tempting to dream, that door isn’t exactly open wide.

For now, this is proving to be big for the Fever as they just dropped their third straight game as White and DeWanna Bonner faced their former team, Connecticut, for the first time. This one came against a winless squad. So all we can really do is wait, cross our fingers for a healthy Caitlin Clark return (hopefully just two more games), and hope Colson’s injury isn’t as serious as it looks. Because at this point, even the fans are out here scouting.